XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

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$29,361 - $79,399

Country: United States

Currency: USD

Updated: 19 Feb 2019

Individuals Reporting: 84

Job Description for Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent

Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents are responsible for examining and analyzing tax and revenue documents on behalf of their organization, as well as processing and filling out financial forms and tax documents for clients. These agents must be organized and pay close attention to detail to identify financial errors in tax returns and financial applications while increasing profitability by taking advantage of tax deductions, tax credits, and other allowances. They often specialize in multiple account methods and use spreadsheet software to organize them; other important responsibilities include performing tax collection investigations, collecting evidence and documentation to make cases, communicating with other financial institutions to coordinate collection efforts, and assisting other agents in reaching all organizational goals within given time-frames.

Those in this position must work well in team environments with other examiners and collectors, but should also have strong analytical skills to work on their own with minimal supervision. They generally work in office settings during traditional business hours, though they may be required to travel to specific locations to gather documents.

A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is generally required for this position, and relevant prior experience is highly beneficial. Tax and leadership certifications are also helpful. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent Tasks

Review both personal and corporate local, state, and federal tax returns for completeness and accuracy.

Advise taxpayers regarding over­ or underpayment of taxes.

Conduct field and office audits of both businesses and individuals.

Collect overdue tax payments and issue refunds accordingly.

Ensure that all appropriate taxes are being paid and illegal deductions are not being taken.

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Pay by Experience Level for Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent

Pay by Experience for a Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent has a positive trend. An entry-level Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $37,000 based on 93 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $47,000 based on 57 salaries. An experienced Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $53,000 based on 45 salaries. A Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $61,000 based on 27 salaries.

Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent Reviews

Q: What is it like working as a Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent?

Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent in Columbus:

"Educational."

Pros: Learning tax laws

Cons:

Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent in Harrisburg:

"Office conditions."

Pros: The people.

Cons: The lack of knowledge.

Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent in West Palm Beach:

"College not a plus for this job."

College is not necessary. The job mostly consists of bill collection activities.